Freedom of Information Act 2000 Request

Breakdown of all costs to the CPS in relation to the extradition of Hashem Abedi

Request

Please provide a breakdown of all known costs to the Crown Prosecution Service in relation to the extradition of Hashem Abedi from Libya.

Response

In response to the above request prior to making the request for extradition, CPS prosecutors worked closely with the police to provide early investigatory advice and to reach a charging decision in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors.

As of 29th August 2019, the approximate CPS staff costs incurred was £48,259. We can confirm no CPS counsel costs were incurred in relation to the extradition.

Information Management Unit 020 3357 0788 IMU@cps.gov.uk